The question (6 marks)
A police station receives information from a woman alleging a sexual offence. She has a permanent physical disability and is unable to attend the station. The station wishes to complete the matter quickly and proposes that the duty officer, a man, record her statement at the station in the presence of her neighbour. (a) Is the proposed course lawful? (b) How should the information be recorded, and within what period must the investigation be completed? (6 marks)
MU Module I, situational problem on the criminal process; pack ch. 01 and quick-reference sheet 4.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Women, the Constitution and International Instruments of Law Relating to Women and Children.
Authorities you will need
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
- Constitution of India, Article 15(3)
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